What is the HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

The exact hexadecimal code for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) is #DFDCD3. Its sRGB values are R: 223, G: 220, B: 211.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Pale Oak?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Benjamin Moore Pale Oak is 68.6. This makes it a light, luminous color that bounces significant natural light.

What is the best cheap dupe for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

The best budget match for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak is Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) with a 98% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 0.81), saving $12 per gallon.

What undertones does Pale Oak have?

Benjamin Moore Pale Oak features Soft Greige, Subtle Pink-Violet, Warm Cream undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Benjamin MooreCode: OC-20Grays & Greiges

Pale Oak

An elegant, whispering taupe-greige with refined warmth. Illuminates hallways and bedrooms without the stark chill of cold grays.

Dominant Undertones:

Soft GreigeSubtle Pink-VioletWarm Cream

Est. Price: $94/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

68.6/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$46/gal

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HEX: #DFDCD3 • LRV: 68.6

⚡ Side-by-Side:Pale Oak vs Drift of Mist Dupe

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See Pale Oak on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Pale Oak#DFDCD3

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#DFDCD3

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

223, 220, 211

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

68.6%

Reflects Light

HSL

45°, 16%, 85%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,1,5,13

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$94/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Pale Oak

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$460 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

98% Match

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9166)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0.81

LRV Comparison:68.6 vs 69

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Behr Alternative

96.8% Match

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Silver Drop

Behr (790E-2)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $46 per gallon

49% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.21

LRV Comparison:68.6 vs 67

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#3Farrow & Ball Alternative

96.1% Match

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Ammonite

Farrow & Ball (No. 274)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.42

LRV Comparison:68.6 vs 65

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

92% Match

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Shoji White

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7042)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.17

LRV Comparison:68.6 vs 74

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Pale Oak Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Drift of Mist	SW 9166	98%	0.81	$82	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Ammonite	No. 274	96.1%	1.42	$145	View Specs
Behr	Silver Drop	790E-2	96.8%	1.21	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	80.3%	4.54	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Swiss Coffee	7002-16	86.9%	3.22	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Pale Oak

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Pale Oak in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Pale Oak

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

The official hexadecimal color code is #DFDCD3. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 223, Green: 220, Blue: 211.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Pale Oak?

Pale Oak has an LRV of 68.6. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Pale Oak?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166), scoring a 98% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $12 per gallon.